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Resilience as part of Learning and Building Self-Regulation *Go home with practical strategies that all families can use* *All ages Welcome* (This is Part 1-for Adults and Part 2 (Feb 20) will include youth and in-class practice) Resilience is both a trait and an aspiration. We all have resilience and we need to know how to tap into our resilience as well as develop or build on it. There are 7 key criteria for resilience and the top 2 criteria…
Find out moreDo you know the fundamental keys to a successful financial future? Are you looking to learn about simple strategies on how to build wealth for your family? Join us for the workshop: “How Money Works- Financial Literacy Education for the Family”. Ideal for parents, teens, young adults, or adults. Workshop Description Learning about managing money is essential to success in life, yet our school system doesn’t teach the basics. Many Canadians don’t know where to find the right information to…
Find out moreAll are welcome and no registration is required Presentation: Dr. Nancy Wise will discuss some of the widespread but unsubstantiated beliefs people have about French immersion, and how those beliefs often result in barriers that restrict access to the program for students with learning disabilities. She will share research evidence obtained by leading investigators indicating that, with the provision of support both at school and at home, most students are successful in French immersion. Information, strategies, and resources designed to…
Find out moreAre you curious about the Disability Tax Credit? We are pleased to offer this upcoming workshop for parents, guardians and the wider community – just in time for tax season!
Find out moreDifferentiating between diagnoses of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety can be challenging given the many symptoms shared between these conditions (e.g., restlessness/psychomotor agitation, concentration difficulties, decreased attention, increased distractibility, mood swings, and anger outbursts) (Grogan et al., 2017). To further complicate matters, studies have revealed that approximately one third of adults with ADHD have current comorbid anxiety or mood disorders (“Managing ADHD”, 2007). Within children specifically, those with ADHD and anxiety have a comorbidity rate of 25% of…
Find out moreFor Adults Executive Functioning in Adults with ADHD: Setting ourselves up for success Understanding ADHD in the Workplace Self-Regulation 101: Phew – that was intense! Understanding ADHD’s Impact on Adult Relationships For Adolescents Transitioning from Childhood ADHD into Adolescent ADHD and Beyond Executive Functioning in Adolescents with ADHD: Setting them up for success Getting Ready for the Transition into Post-Secondary Self-Regulation in Adolescence: Navigating the perfect storm Presenters Megan Smith, Ph.D., C. Psych Dr. Smith has her Ph.D. in Child…
Find out moreThe doctor or psychologist has just informed you that your child or adolescent has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. You may be shocked, or maybe you have suspected it for some time. Either way, unless you have been down this path before, you have a long list of questions and concerns. Your medical professional gave you a quick overview of ADHD, but you are now looking to the Internet for more information and others are giving you a great…
Find out moreIn this first of a series of 3 webinars, Emily will describe and demonstrate playful phonological and phonemic awareness tasks that move children along a developmental continuum and form a strong oral language foundation for reading. She will pay particular attention to the often missed pieces of phonemic awareness and will model ways to develop “diagnostic ears,” to differentiate tasks for a range of abilities within a kindergarten classroom setting. She will then discuss specific strategies and concrete materials for connecting phonological awareness and print.
Find out moreDyslexia is the most common learning difference affecting students in Canadian classrooms, yet many educators feel unsure and frustrated about how to help these students succeed. We will discuss the nature of dyslexia and address some of the common misconceptions with Dr. Jamie Metsala, a registered clinical psychologist and Professor of Education at Mount St. Vincent University. Having dyslexia not only affects the student in the classroom but it also has a physiological component in everyday life. We will be…
Find out morePart One: Wednesday, April 8th | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Part Two: Wednesday, April 15th | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ADHD in early childhood (under six years of age) continues to be under recognized and under treated. This is of considerable concern because 79% of children with ADHD test impaired in school readiness despite their IQ being equivalent to other children. Early assessment and diagnosis of ADHD allows for the implementation of specialized behavioural strategies, school and home…
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